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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Modular Lifestyles Introduces Their Latest Net Zero Home

This new modular ‘Santa Fe’ designed home with maximum energy
efficiency technology and a minimum 2.0 kWh PV electric system should operate
at or near ‘Net Zero’ energy usage according to Modular Lifestyles, Inc. It was built in Ojai Valley, northwest of Los Angeles, CA.

This home is “Energy Star Tier I certified.” The home was
HERS (home energy rating system) at the factory rating with 21% better than
standard built homes. The factory performed 90% of all the construction with
minimal waste and the onsite work only required two 8x8x8 dumpsters.

The ‘Garagette’ is a Modular Lifestyles invention (a hybrid
of a garage/carport) that reduces cost by not requiring a concrete driveway as
its foundation, but is still CA ‘WUI’ compliant consisting of stucco, metal
studs and cement fiber board. The Garagette increases desirable privacy and
outdoor living space on small lots.

Here are some of the Green and Energy Saving items Steve Lefler of Modular Lifestyles included in the home:

• Energy Star appliances

• Whole house Energy Star-certified 21% more efficient than Title
24 standard